Gender Differences in Communication Revolve Around What Tannen Refers to as the

question 245

Multiple Choice

Gender differences in communication revolve around what Tannen refers to as the

• A)one up, two down position.
• B)one for, one against position.
• C)one win, one lost position.
• D)one up, one down position.
• E)nothing ventured, nothing gained position.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Dissonance Theory

The view that we are motivated to make our cognitions or beliefs consistent with each other and with our behavior.

Effort Justification

In cognitive-dissonance theory, the tendency to seek justification (acceptable reasons) for strenuous efforts.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to view one’s successes as stemming from internal factors and one’s failures as stemming from external factors.

Sternberg's Triangular Model

A theory of love suggesting that intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three components that define all human love relationships.